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Physician Assistant - NICU (Sunset Park, Brooklyn)

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$155k-$202k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant - NICU (Sunset Park, Brooklyn).

In this role, the successful candidate The Physician Assistant will provide care to patients in the Department and in the subspecialties as needed. The Physician Assistant will follow established standards, procedures, and practices, and give specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.

Job Responsibilities

* Practices within the scope of delineated privileges.
* Provide direct care to individuals and families consistent with the philosophy of NYU Langone Health-Brooklyn and the departmental/institutional goals. This includes the provision of safety, well being of patients and visitors, and maintenance of patient rights and confidentiality
* Provide diagnostic and assessment services to patients utilizing a problem solving approach: Obtain a detailed history and perform physical examinations on assigned patients. Take into consideration the age, growth and developmental stage of the patient when assessment, treatment and/or care is being rendered. Write appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants and depressant drugs after consulting with a physician. Implement a therapeutic regime or protocol appropriate for the diagnosis in accordance with institutional protocols and after consultation with the attending physician. Monitor the patient's response to therapeutic regime. Notify the attending physician of changes in the patient's condition. Consultation of Specialists and/or Medical preceptor for complex patient care situations.
* Documentation of all patient encounters including: Patient assessment and progress notes, Treatment rendered, Patient teaching, Follow-up Referral
* Maintain required unit records, report, and statistics necessary for administrative purpose and reimbursement, including discharge summaries.
* Evaluation and management of critical care patients
* Perform emergency life saving procedures in the absence of a physician.
* Participates in rounds with the attending staff and/or the housestaff on assigned patients.
* Collaboratively works with other healthcare professionals and families of patients in the physical and emotional transitions of admissions, care, and discharge.
* Provide preventive health services including counseling and teaching in health maintenance and problem related areas.
* Participates in activities relating to Quality Improvement as needed.
* Participates in committees as appropriate.
* Attends all scheduled departmental meetings/conferences.
* May need to be on call during non-working hours to assist attendings in urgent or emergent situations/procedures.
* Direct, instruct and evaluate activities of P. A. and medical students as appropriate.
* Participates in activities fostering professional growth and maintenance of certification.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Bachelors or master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Currently Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of New York. Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association. DEA Certificate required.

Required Licenses: Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges. 1 year of applicable job experience preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www. eeoc. gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr. pdf]. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $155,049.60 - $202,000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here [https://cdn-static. findly. com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c. pdf]

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide direct care to NICU patients, including performing physical exams, diagnostic assessments, and implementing therapeutic protocols. They will also collaborate with the medical team, document patient encounters, and perform emergency life-saving procedures as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess a current New York State license. Additionally, a DEA certificate and Basic Life Support certification are required, with one year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

Neonatal careDiagnostic servicesCritical care managementPatient counselingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Neonatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

NYU Langone Health ranks #2 of 13 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$179k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About NYU Langone Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
Generous time-off program
Financial security benefits
Employee resource groups
Holistic wellness program